Microbial Identification Lab Technician

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## Who We Are

Since 1990, weve grown into a global leader in personalized medicine.

Today, our 5,000 energetic employees are based in 80 locations in

Europe, North America, South America, Africa and Asia-Pacificand are

working together to support over 200,000 customers worldwide.

From compounding and natural products to software, equipment, and

genomics we deliver smart, ready-to-use solutions that make healthcare

better.

Were passionate, science-driven, and always looking for new ways to

improve lives.

Explore your future at[Fagron Career

Site](https://fagron.jobsmarket.site/pages/en-gb/jobs).

## About The Job

The Microbial Identification (MID) Technician is responsible for

ensuring the activities required following environmental monitoring

sample collection are completed per the respective standard operating

procedures by following Good Manufacturing Practices and Good

Documentation Practices. These activities include but are not limited

to; sample incubation, sample result interpretation and reporting,

Environmental Monitoring Growth Promotion Qualifications, Recovered

organism identification, and media fill support.\

The MID Technician will work in a fast paced, high workload environment,

managing multiple projects that requires moderate manual labor (i.e.

lifting, cleaning, transfer of totes containing media-filled units

and/or\

environmental monitoring samples).

Key Responsibilities

• Environmental Monitoring Sample Processing:\
• Incubate samples collected ensuring the requirements are met and
  
  

all documentation is performed following ALCOA principles.\

• Read, interpret, and report environmental monitoring test
  
  

results.\

• Perform environmental monitoring growth promotion qualification
  
  

testing.\

• Complete organism identification on recovered organisms from
  
  

within the facility.\

• Support media fill activities.
• Reporting and Tracking of Adverse Events:\
• Report adverse events identified to department leadership.\
• Assist in the tracking and trending of EM data to identify repeat
  
  

adverse events and any potential trends within the data.\

• Complete initiation of microbial identification laboratory
  
  

investigations when adverse events are identified and assist in

writing investigations as needed.

• Issue Resolution:\
• Complete data evaluation to determine if objective evidence exists
  
  

for an identified adverse event that can be used to remediate the

event.\

• Work collaboratively as a team to improve existing microbial
  
  

identification laboratory processes and / or assist in the creation

of new microbial identification laboratory standard operating

procedures and training course plans.\

• Provide support for investigations.
• Support for Audits:\
• Support regulatory and customer audits by providing requested
  
  

documentation and evidence of compliance.

## Basic Qualifications

• Analytical skills for interpreting environmental data and
  
  

identifying compliance issues.

• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in data entry, reports, and
  
  

compliance documentation.

• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to lift at minimum 30 pounds.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and work collaboratively as a
  
  

team.

• A degree in Microbiology or related field OR minimum of 2 years of
  
  

Experience In a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company Laboratory

setting required.

## What\'s on Offer?

Fagron offers its associates competitive salaries and a wide range of

benefits including a 401(k) plan with a company matching contribution;

medical, vision and dental; health savings account (HSA); holiday/paid

time off.

At Fagron, youll find plenty of chances to grow both personally and

professionally. We work in an open, dynamic environment where your ideas

and talents can shine.

## Ready For The Challenge?

Were proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity makes us

stronger, and were committed to creating an inclusive workplace where

everyone feels welcome.\

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Fagron US is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to

be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to race; creed; color;

religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation;

gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status;

veteran, marital